ChicagotoSacramentoFlight Time
MDW–SMF · Nonstop
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) to Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Chicago (MDW) to Sacramento (SMF) is about 4h 16m, covering 1,786 miles. Southwest Airlines flies the route nonstop with 2-3/day departures, from 10:00 to 21:55 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~4h 16m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,786 mi | Nonstop | 2-3/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Chicago to Sacramento
Southwest Airlines operates 2-3/day flights from MDW to SMF.
- First departure
- 10:00
- Last departure
- 21:55
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 10
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 2-3/day | Boeing 737 · Seat map | 10:0010:20 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SMF to MDW flights — 2-3/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for MDW, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 20 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Chicago to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Chicago (MDW) to Sacramento (SMF) is about 4h 16m, based on the 1,786-mile flying distance.
How far is Chicago from Sacramento?
Chicago (MDW) to Sacramento (SMF) is about 1,786 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Sacramento?
Yes. Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to Sacramento (SMF), with 2-3/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to Sacramento?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to Sacramento (SMF).
What aircraft fly from Chicago to Sacramento?
The MDW–SMF route is flown with Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Chicago
- ORD - ChicagoChicago O'Hare International Airport · 15 mi from MDWFlights from ORD
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 81 mi from MDWFlights from MKE
Near Sacramento
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 76 mi from SMFFlights to OAK
- SFO - San FranciscoSan Francisco International Airport · 86 mi from SMFFlights to SFO
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 94 mi from SMFFlights to SJC